The Cinema Show

In an alternate reality, Nick Cage is Joseph, earthly father of Jesus, and 5 other films and Chitty...

With whom would you spend Eternity, Russell shines in Nuremberg, Beware of Freddy's Pizza and the divine Twiggy.

Seven new films, a new record for the show, with highlights chats with Emma Thompson and Daniel Craig. 

Wickedly fun times, Clooney drinks real coffee, Scandi Revenge, Home grown horror and Italians show Melbourne how to Live!

Now You See again... The Man is Running... Hamilton on Stage... Icky Keeper and if only Rose Byrne had Legs... with other random tidbits!

Elle Fanning on the back of a Predator, Jacinda as Prime Minister, Jennifer's downward spiral in Die My Love and the beauty of the forest in Train Dreams. Plus Adrian on Westgate coming to the Sun and it's 40 years of Back to the Future!

A Paw Patrol Christmas, Bugonia, Good Fortune, Kiss of the Spiderwoman and all things Halloween.

We're back... Oct 23rd sees Springsteen on the big screen, Frankenstein, Shelby Oaks & Regretting you along with a look back at The Travellers and One Battle After Another.

Last week of Winter sees Caught Stealing, Honey Don't, and the delightful Ballad of Wallis Island opening on screens across the country.

Awaited Eddington, Hilarious Naked Gun, Ridiculous Relay, Heartfelt Kangaroo Island and more, on Aug 21, second last week of winter, not Aug 27 and "last week of winter" as Michael says over and again due to a typo in his runsheet (which he typed himself...) Huzzah!

Body swaps in Freakier Friday, scary perfection in Weapons, Gold Rush Sounds of Silent with Martin and tireless Damon Gameau back with Future Council.

The (simply wonderful) Friend, the (frankly brilliant) Together, Hard Bride duties and more.

This weeks show is dedicated to the memory of Ben Coyne, a young sun team member who tragically died this week.

I know what you did last Summer, the writhing Friendship, Roger Waters and a few treats.

Up Up and Away with Superman and A Nice Indian Boy in cinemas this week.

Dinosaurs, Dead People, Blue Folks and Plains of Mongolia.

F1, M3gan 2.0, The Dalai Lama, Dragons, Zombies and Jane Austen, what a week!

The highly anticipated Materialists, Training Dragons, other Dangerous Animals, Saving Animals with Ellis Park and 50th anniversary of Balibo.

John Wick's Ballerina, A great hew Karate Kid, Jessica Lange in The Great Lillian Hall, The Ritual and Forgive us All - and it's Ferris Bueller Day.

Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme is a delicious treat, Bring Her Back homegrown horror and Peppa the Pig had a piglet called Evie, followed by some Con fun... Huzzah.

Funny Birds with Catherine Deneuve, Lilo & Stitch, the unique perhaps crazy Universal Language, inspiring Wilding, the indy The Aegean and some Tom Cruise tangents.

From Clowns in Cornfields, to contrived Weddings to saving the Ocean, films a plenty for the 8th May.

1st May - Thunderbolts, Count of Monte Christo and Tina.

The Accountant sequel, Pink Floyd returns to the big screen and live from London Stage it's Dr Strangelove, as well as What's On Westside with Christina and Stella.

The Cinema Show featuring The Correspondent, Warfare, Drop, The Penguin Lessons, Sinners, WoW with so much happening over Easter Westside. 

5 new movies, a plethora of events, chocolate from Samoa and the Elephants are in the house - its all happening Westside. 

Minecraft, Dogman and Novocaine open in cinemas, we reminisce on the films of Val Kilmer, lament bad decision making and Whats on Westside. 

So much happening Westside with Writers Festival, Airshow, Food and Wine and even Comedy Festival, plus this weeks films. Huzzah!

Black Bag is here and it delivers, Geoffrey Rush is coming to the Sun , Liam Neeson is filming Westside  and a tale of a great Hungarian export to Melbourne!

David Wenham is back as the hilarious Spit, Robert Pattison keeps dying in Mickey 17 and we celebrate Anora and reflect on Gene Hackman. 

Six new films this week, check back on the last week and a festival at the Trocadero 

She will conquer the superheros! Bridget is back, Harrison is President again in Captain America and Soderburgh's Presence my fave film of the year thus far.

Michael talks Widow Clicquot, Led Zeppelin and after retirement Bond in Queer. 

Almost time for Baby Jesus Bday, there be Rings, A Hunter and Problems with People, along with what's happening this weekend with Christina.

Three new films, one crazy, one fun and one powerful, plus some insight from Stephen Fry.

We deep dive Hugh Grant with Heretic opening in his meanest role yet, while Moana sees the Rock singing and more films whilst the songs take on a sailing theme...

Joined by Elisa and Yilin from the IW Symphony Orchestra, to talk Westside Life, Movies and the role music plays in film and the real world.

New movies and America chooses, the good news is lots of good movies.

Movies, Whats On and Special guest Dominique Hes discusses her new book "The Stories of Newport Lakes", tales of transformation from quarry to stunning community landscape.

We talk to Sallyann about Like My Brother, 5 new films, a few still playing and explore some music of Cat Stevens.

Back from DIFF and a boy called Hendrix.

Annette and Dale from Mt Rothwell Sanctuary join us to talk saving endangered native animals, living Westside and movies and music.

Catriona Rowntree, Bev McArthur MP and Adrian Marshall join me to discuss protecting Westside from insensitive, destructive over development... and as always Movies and what's on with Christina to start.

Our guest Christina Browning takes us through a weekend of Fathers Day activities and 4 new films opening this week.

We are so lucky to have RAAF Pt Cook in the heart of the West, Wing Commander Rob Gill is our fascinating guest. 

 This week Michael explores new films, what's on and interviews himself to reveal what films have most inspired him!

With Westie Barbara Heggen, editor of Westsider Newspaper and ABC lifer, who loves swing dancing and it seems dancing in her seat. 

Michael is joined by Alaine Beek, principal thespian at Essence Theatre Productions, with a 20+ years residency at Werribee Mansion.

The Sun Sessions is back, as highlights of Michaels new radio show, Westside Drive on 88.9 WYN-FM. This week, Krissa and Bert join him to talk movies, Food Bank and what makes us happy. Huzzah!

Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by David Willing, director and co-writer of SURROGATE, an independent ghost horror currently screening at the Sun. 

Michael and Krissa are joined by filmmaker Bert Murphy to talk about his documentary. They also chat all things Sun, Mighty Ducks and aviators.

Michael and Krissa chat all things Academy Award nominees 2022…..in depth, not, fun…maybe!

"Death By Stereo"... If you know this reference, then you'll know at least one of the films Michael and Krissa are chatting about in this episode. 

Michael and Krissa get back to the studio to discuss all things Beatles, upcoming movies and Gregorian chants!

Michael and Krissa catch up on all the new films popping up at the Sun and Williamstown outdoor cinema this week.

Michael and Krissa give a wrap up of all of the upcoming films released this Christmas.

Michael and Krissa catch you up with all the news from the Sun in Yarraville this week. 

FINALLY SOMEONE HAS TOLD THE STORY ABOUT FOOTASCRAY ICON FRANCO COZZO, AND WE HAVE HER HERE TO TELL HER STORY.  This week We welcome Madeleine Martiniello into the studio to talk all things Cozzo

We geek out on all things Bond this week, with the much anticipated and long awaited release of NO TIME TO DIE.   We are joined by Bond afficionado JAMES BOND DOWNUNDER for the chat!

Well you know what the new saying is "sixth time lucky"!
Welcome back with Michael, Krissa and Anne.

When all you've got is choc tops, let's talk about it!

Do you want to hear all about the inner workings of FOODBANK VICTORIA? Then you're in luck. This week we are joined by CEO Dave Macnamara for all things food and film.

This week Michael and Krissa are talking all things food.  Chef Out West with Paul from the Maribyrnong City Council, Willy Wonka and the Cans Film Festival.

We are excited to launch our latest Sun newsreel with a chat with the star Paulie Stewart, of Painters and Dockers fame and with many connections to our beloved Timor Leste.  You'll have to listen to find out…

Michael and Krissa are happy to be back and chat about everything that's going on at the Sun.

Lucky us got to chat with legendary brewer from Two Birds Brewing Jayne Lewis about all things Thelma and Louise, cool cars and beer!

Michael talks about making Lego, Mothers Day and making films about lockdown! Yep, its another Sun Sessions!

This week it's Krissa and Amy 'with a mic' and a Q and A with Eric Bana discussing all things THE DRY.

This week we chat with a real life comedian, Sweeney Preston, about how to become a comedian! And all other things about this week at the Sun!

Michael and Krissa chat all things that have been happening in the world of the Sun this week.

This week we are excited to be joined by Michaela Perske, the producer of the most excellent film GIRLS CAN'T SURF.  We love this film and really enjoyed chatting all things badass women and surfing legends!

When you are named in a list of the world's most beautiful cinemas, then it's time to celebrate.   This week Michael and Krissa chat all things beautiful cinemas and wonderful films.

Michael and Krissa chatting all things film. Williamstown outdoor update and other fun stuff.

High Ground is spectacular and confronting all at the same time, and this week we get to go behind the scenes of this beautiful Australian film with producer Maggie Miles when she joins us for the Sun Sessions. 

This episode we go behind the scenes of the uplifting Australian film PENGUIN BLOOM when we chat with director Glendyn Ivin.

THE DRY is fast becoming one of Australia's very favourite films, and we are here for it. This episode we chat with our very favourite director Rob Connolly, and hot young stars Bebe Bettencourt, Sam Corlett and Joe Klocek.

We're back. After a long break Michael and Krissa are here to fill you in on whats happening at The Sun. This week we chat with Rams director Jeremy Sims and its star Michael Caton.

We can hear the hum of the projectors and people walking through our doors. The podcast will be back in full swing next week with interviews with the director and star of delightful new film RAMS, Jeremy Sims and Michael Caton.

What a blast to chat covid viewing and all things choc tops with Shane Jacobson and Jane Allsop!

It's at times like these that we all need a friend… and Joan, who works here at the Sun is here to chat about what she has been up to during COVID.  
 

As the Sun Theatre goes back into lockdown, Michael and Krissa chat about how they are feeling about it all.

In the lead up to the Sun Theatre reopening, Micheal and Krissa chat with Kitty Green, one of Australia's most exciting filmmakers and director of THE ASSISTANT, which follows a day in the life of a junior assistant to a powerful entertainment mogul, a #metoo movie for our times.

Can you believe it's been 10 years since ANIMAL KINGDOM was released?  Krissa and Jane Allsop  are delighted to be joined by Craig Cody himself, the extremely lovely and very fun Sullivan Stapleton for a fabulous chat about all things ANIMAL KINGDOM.   

The Sun Sessions are delighted to be joined by National film reviewer Leigh Paatsch, chatting about film reviews (clearly!), cinemas coming out of COVID, Christopher Nolan and a whole host of other fascinating things! Joined by the always awesome Jane Allsop in conversation with Michael and Krissa.

Michael, Jane Allsop and Krissa are excited to announce the cinema's reopening and all that it entails!

June 5 is thought to be Ferris Bueller's actual day off, so let's celebrate with a fantastic chat about this and many other fun things with our new bestie Jane Allsop, actor and filmmaker Damien Walshe Howling and of course Michael and Krissa. 

What a delight to be joined on the Sun Sessions by much loved Australian acting legend Hugo Weaving and Director/writer Ben Lawrence talking about their new film HEARTS AND BONES.  

Remember how you felt after you watched MIDNIGHT EXPRESS? Well imagine if that story was your story? In this episode we are joined by Billy Hayes, whose real life story is what the film is based on! Michael and Krissa are also joined by Matthew Hardy as we delve deep into Turkish prison, drug smuggling and escaping prison.

What a treat to be joined in Cinema 9 by Emmy nominated director Daina Reid (The Handmaid's Tale) sharing her fascinating experiences with us. Also joining Michael and krissa is our new besty Jane Allsop.

LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI turned 20 years old this week and we are here to celebrate. Michael and Krissa are joined by our mate Jane Allsop and the most delightful Pia Miranda, star of the film. We chat all things Alibrandi and sneak in a few questions about survivor.

Michael and Krissa are back in Cinema 9 and joined by one of our favourite people Jane Allsop (Blue Heelers, Rake). We all watched CONTAGION and chat about our thoughts as well as what we have been up to in isolation. 

Joining us in cinema 9 this week is the coolest community choir going around, Pitchface.  Celebrating all things double denim, red lipstick and girl power.   

Amy and Krissa are left to their own devices this week to discuss the Sun Theatre's new films.

We are very excited to introduce Anthony J Sharpe to  Studio 9 this week.  Anthony plays Cec in the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries and is here to tell us all the behind the scenes secrets!

Michael and Krissa are back in the studio chatting about new films, new cinemas and all things Sun Theatre!

Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by the CEO of Foodbank, Dave McNamara to talk all things food relief and getting cosy with Lizzo!

Michael and Krissa are back in the same room to start the Sun Sessions off for 2020

Michael and Krissa give you a brief wrap up of what films are coming for Boxing Day and New Year.

Michael is back in the studio and we get to ask him all about his big adventure. Oh and there is also a new film called STAR WARS to discuss.